{"product_id":"viking-cross-amulet-with-diamond-c-11th-ce","title":"Viking Bronze Kievan Rus Cross Pendant (11th c CE)","description":"\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 11th century CE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAuthentic equilateral Scandinavian\/Rus cross found on the outskirts of \u003cstrong\u003eKyiv\u003c\/strong\u003e on the banks of the\u003cstrong\u003e Dnieper River \u003c\/strong\u003ewhere ancient Viking and Varangian-associated bronze cross amulets are found from this time period, typically representing the cultural and religious bridge between \u003cstrong\u003eScandinavian\u003c\/strong\u003e traders\/warriors and the \u003cstrong\u003eKievan Rus state.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe Dnieper River was a major artery of the Viking trade routes connecting Scandinavia with the Byzantine Empire. Varangian (Viking) settlers, merchants, and mercenaries traveled and settled along these riverways, interacting closely with the Slavic population and the \u003cstrong\u003eChristianizing Kievan Rus. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eDuring the 10th and 11th centuries, Scandinavian and Rus societies underwent a gradual religious shift. Bronze cross pendants and \"\u003cstrong\u003eKievan cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\" designs emerged during this era. Many early converts or transitional figures wore Christian crosses alongside or in place of traditional pagan symbols like Mjölnir (Thor's hammer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eI added a 14k gold 'halo' collar with hand-crafted rustic design and hung it on a 14k gold diamond carabiner clip bail so it can be interchanged with the chain or leather cord of your choice.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCross size:  23mm x 15mm (about 1\/2\" inch wide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e7mm long, 14k with diamond clip bail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eArrives in micro-suede pouch, gift box and polishing cloth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e*Chain and diamond charm shown are not included; feel free to contact me for chain or leather options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAR43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #565656; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ionia Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50694303973633,"sku":null,"price":819.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/7918\/7457\/files\/DSC_7539_1.jpg?v=1791842845","url":"https:\/\/ioniajewelry.com\/products\/viking-cross-amulet-with-diamond-c-11th-ce","provider":"Ionia Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}